Summer jobs for teens in Sonoma

Teen employment has plummeted in recent decades as students have become busier during the school year and academics have taken center stage. Fewer than a third of teens nationally work a part-time job these days, down from more than 50 percent 40 years ago.

But with the summer stretching out before them, some Sonoma teens are starting to think about not only earning some money, but also gaining some life and work experience. Plus nothing looks better on a college application, future resume or in your parents' eyes than a kid with a purpose.

Below, the Index Tribune helps you begin your summer job search with a few places that are looking for help from current high school students or college students home for the summer, as of press time.

Who is hiring?

Amano Studios at 10 Maple St. seeks help with entry-level jewelry assembly. Email info@amanotrading.com or call 996-4620.

Angelo's Wine Country Deli at 23400 Arnold has various positions available. Call 938-3688 or apply in person.

Basque Boulangerie is looking for summer help, particularly on weekends. Stop by in person or apply online at basqueboulangerie.com/careers.

Bolt Staffing at 955 Broadway is a clearinghouse for many open summer positions in catering and event staffing. Apply online at boltstaffing.com or email Danielle Tarani at danielle@boltstaffing.com or call 939-2800.

Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn at 19455 Sonoma Highway is hiring summer part-time help as well as housekeeping, kitchen work and front desk support. Email Lucy or Pam at cbcreekside@aol.com or call 935-8100

Cline Family Cellars at 24737 Arnold Drive is looking for a stock room support or runners to help out around the winery. Email Lee Sweeney at LSweeney@clinecellars.com or call 721-8659.

Crown Cleaners & Formal Wear at 568 Broadway is looking for counter help. Call Kanak Raj at 996-2626 or visit crownsonoma.com for more information.

Timothy Irish Orthodontics at 699 Fifth St. W. has a dental assistant position available. Bilingual candidates preferred. Email dririshortho@gmail.com or call 935-6878.

El Molino Central at 11 Central Ave. is looking to hire a cashier/barista. Text Karen Waikiki at 931-8646 for information on how to apply.

Gloria Ferrer Winery at 23555 Highway 121 is looking to hire a summer busser. Apply online at gloriaferrer.com at the careers link.

Homegrown Bagels at 201 W. Napa St. is seeking summer and weekend counter help. Call Stuart Tietelbaum at 996-0166.

Hopmonk Tavern on Broadway in Sonoma is seeking a hostess. Email PJ Clark at pj@hopmonk.com or call 888-1823.

LaSalette Restaurant at 452 First St. W. is looking for a busser. Call Kim Azevedo at 938-1927 or email kim@lasalette restaurant.com.

The Lodge at Sonoma at 1325 Broadway has various positions available. Apply online marriott.com/careers.

Kelly-Moore Paints at 18506 Highway 12 has some positions open for candidates over 18. Call Jeremy or Randee at 935-1071 or visit joinkellymoorepaints.com.

Lucky Supermarket at 19181 Sonoma Highway is hiring for various positions. Apply online at thesavemartcompanies.com.

Marshall's Body Shop at 13695 Arnold Drive is hiring shop hand. Ask for Tyler at 996-8155 or email marshalls_bodyshop@hotmail.com.

Mary's Pizza Shack on the Plaza at 8 W. Spain St. is hiring. Email Mayra Martinez at mmartinez@maryspizzashack.com. Mary's Pizza Shack at 18636 Sonoma Highway is also hiring. Email Whiting Sutter at wsutter@maryspizzashack.com. Best to apply to either location at maryspizzashack.com. Mary's Slice Shack at 14 W. Spain is also hiring for several open spots. Apply online at maryssliceshack.com.

Peet's Coffee at 591 Broadway is hiring. Apply online or stop by and ask for manager Kelly Keating.

Quality Plastering has various construction jobs at job sites available. Contact James Pagh at 935-74619 (office)

291-3003 (cell).

Shiso Restaurant in Maxwell Village is hiring a host/hostess, busser and dishwashers. Ask for owner Ed Metcalfe or email info@shisorestaurant.com.

Sign of the Bear on the Plaza is looking to hire part-time help. Stop by the store to pick up an application from owner Laura Havlek.

Sonoma Hills Retirement Home is hiring food servers and dishwashers for its facility at 405 W. McArthur St. Email Mark.Nilsson@platinumseniorliving.com or call 939-7856. Must be 17 years old.

Sonoma Golf Club at 17700 Arnold Drive is looking to hire seasonal golf course maintenance help. Call 939-4100 for more information.

Sonoma Market on West Napa Street is hiring baggers and other various positions. Apply online at nuggetmarket.com/careers.

The Sonoma-Marin Fair is seeking ticket sellers and takers for the June 20-24 fair. Also needed are a few bi-lingual Spanish-English speaking applicants. Download the application at sonoma-marinfair.org//employment/

Sonoma Safeway at 477 W. Napa St. is also hiring for various positions. Call and ask for Stacey or better yet, apply online at careersatsafeway.com.

Sonoma's Best at 1190 E. Napa St. is looking for baristas and cashiers. Ask for Michelle Garcia at 996-7600 or email michelle@sonomas-best.com.

Sonoma Stompers Baseball has various paid and volunteer positions open for work at the ballpark at Arnold Field this summer. Apply online at stompersbaseball.com. 938-7277.

Sole Desire is hiring. Apply online at soledesireshoes.com or stop by the show store at 11 E. Napa St.

SoniaCorina Respite Care Providers have positions open for students over 18 at various area locations. Email Cori Ojeda at cojeda@baysrespitecare.org or call 644-4491, ext. 3104.

Store-It-All self-storage at 19784 Eighth St. E. is hiring. Email Laura Jordan at mgr@storeitallsonoma.com or call 938-2888. Driver's license a must.

Sweet Scoops ice cream shop on the Plaza is hiring. Visit sweetscoopsicecream.com/jobs/ to apply online.

The Swiss Hotel is hiring a part-time weekend hostess. Email Lori or Kristen at swisshotel@vom.com.

Train Town on Broadway is hiring, with various positions available. Ask for Monica Frank at 938.7156 or email info@traintown.com.

Top That Yogurt at 531 Broadway is hiring for counter work, stocking and making beverages. Call 953-6472 and ask for Tiffany or stop in to pick up an application.

Williams-Sonoma on Broadway is hiring sales clerk and visual merchanisers. Stop by the store and ask for Kathy.

If you are a local company, willing or eager to hire a Sonoma Valley teen this summer, email ourschools@sonomanews.com.